The Traffic Cone Preservation Society

I've been working on a book proposal about what I'm currently calling "Community Games" - games that are made up by a community of people to be played by a community. By community, I mean people of mixed age and ability, like me. So, I was thinking about stuff that would make the making-up of games especially fun and easy, and one of the stuff was traffic cones - you know, for goals and obstacles and stuff. So I Googled on TRAFFIC CONES and found myself at the Traffic Cone Preservation Society. And, "self," said I to myself, "you have once again stumbled across a truly blogworthy resource for those of us who have so often wondered about things of such silly ilk."

See, for example, the Field Guide and learn, for further example, about the Whiffle Cone:

Whiffle Cone Conus whifflis

height: .5'
range: Well-kept fields in warmer climes, especially Florida

The diminutive size of the Conus Whifflis. has afforded it the affectionate nickname, "Chihuahua Cone." This cone has developed special slits called "whiffle ways" to keep its delicate frame from being knocked over in high winds. There are few wild Whiffle Cones left today, as they are popular pets, and easily domesticated.

So much to learn. So little reason to learn it.